Recognize biological hazards such as bacteria, viruses, molds, Legionella and bloodborne pathogens at work, and apply hygiene, PPE, vaccination and safe cleanup practices to prevent infection.
The Biological Hazards Awareness course in Doha, Qatar explains how micro-organisms and other biological agents can cause illness at work and how to prevent it. Learners cover bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, how they spread through air, contact, water, blood and body fluids, and which jobs carry higher risk. Key topics include bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, needlestick and sharps injuries, Legionella in water systems and cooling towers, mold in damp buildings and infections passed from animals or pests.
The course is practical and scenario-based, with exercises on hand hygiene, putting on and removing gloves and masks, recognizing the biohazard symbol and cleaning up a body fluid spill safely. Learners discuss standard precautions, the role of vaccination and health surveillance, and how to report exposures quickly. It is designed for non-clinical workers as well as support staff in healthcare settings. Organizations can request an in-house program tailored to the biological risks in their own facilities.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the main types of biological agents and how they spread
Identify jobs and tasks with higher biological hazard risk
Apply standard precautions, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene
Use gloves, masks and other PPE correctly, including safe removal
Clean up blood and body fluid spills and dispose of sharps safely
Explain controls for Legionella, mold and pest-related hazards
Report exposures and needlestick injuries promptly
This course is for workers who may come into contact with biological agents through their tasks or environment.
Cleaning and housekeeping staff in hotels, offices and hospitals
Healthcare support and non-clinical hospital staff
Plumbers, HVAC and water system technicians
Waste, sewage and drainage workers
Laboratory assistants handling biological samples
First aiders and security staff
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and their toxins
Routes of transmission: air, contact, water, blood
The biohazard symbol and where it appears
Workplaces and tasks with higher exposure risk
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV in the workplace
Preventing needlestick and sharps injuries
Safe sharps containers and disposal
Immediate actions after an exposure
Legionella in water systems and cooling towers
Mold growth in damp or air-conditioned buildings
Pests, birds and zoonotic infections
Sewage, drains and contaminated waste
Standard precautions and hand hygiene
Cleaning, disinfection and safe use of disinfectants
Gloves, masks, eye protection and gowns
Vaccination and health surveillance as protective measures
Cleaning up blood and body fluid spills
Handling clinical and contaminated waste bags
Reporting exposures and seeking medical advice
Reviewing incidents to prevent repeat exposures
Qatar's large healthcare, hospitality, facilities management and accommodation sectors employ many cleaners, technicians and support workers who can meet biological hazards in their daily tasks. Extensive air-conditioning, cooling towers and water storage in a hot climate make Legionella control and mold prevention relevant to many buildings. Awareness of infection prevention supports public health priorities of the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Labour expectations for safe work, in line with the human development goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.
It is a biological hazards awareness course in Doha, Qatar that explains how bacteria, viruses, molds and other biological agents cause illness at work. It covers bloodborne pathogens, sharps, Legionella, mold, standard precautions, PPE, safe spill cleanup and exposure reporting.
It suits cleaners and housekeeping staff, non-clinical hospital staff, plumbers and HVAC technicians, waste and drainage workers, laboratory assistants, first aiders and security staff who may come into contact with biological agents.
No. It is a non-accredited awareness course for workers and support staff. Clinical staff must follow the infection prevention and control training required by their healthcare employer and regulator. Water system managers responsible for Legionella control also need more detailed specialist training.
Yes. It can be delivered at your premises or online and tailored to your sector, such as hotels, hospitals or facilities services, using your own tasks and procedures as examples and a schedule that fits your shifts. Contact Leaders Training Center to plan it.
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor will contact you about batch timings, fees and eligibility. No obligation.
Sat–Thu: 09:00–22:00Fri: 08:00–22:00
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